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My name is Lena and I am a graphic designer/illustrator turning web developer/code-lover.

To me, design and tech are all about problem-solving. I find joy in looking at a situation from a variety of angles and finding a bunch of ways to tackle it. I get excited about new projects and the possibility of making something beautiful, useful and delightful.

I have a Merit-endorsed B.Des majoring in Communication Design, but I also studied Marketing and English post-grad at the University of Otago. After graduating, I had the pleasure of working for a year with a variety of companies in Dunedin and developed an acute interest in digital media during that time.

Now I'm based in Wellington and learning heaps about coding every day. I'm really enjoying full stack development, loving the idea of working on all aspects of a project — be it content, design, UX, frontend or backend. I love meeting new people, so have a look at my work and get in touch! Play with the funky buttons below to flick me an email or to find me on social media.

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